Alan Faneca, a former Louisiana State and NFL great, tees off Friday at the 16th hole at OakWing Golf Club in Alexandria while playing in the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Pro-Am.

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Even though Alan Faneca was a two-time All-American at Louisiana State (1996-97) and a six-time first-team All Pro selection, he never centered his self-esteem or identity on being a football player.

"I'm the laid-back, easygoing type," he said Friday morning before playing in the celebrity pro-am golf tournament at OakWing Golf Club - part of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame weekend that concludes with the induction banquet in Natchitoches tonight. His mission while playing was to "work hard and have fun," and he did it exceedingly well.